Welcome and thank you for considering Gilbert Colvin Primary School for your child's primary education. We understand that choosing a school for your child is an incredibly important decision, and we hope that our website gives you a taste of what we have to offer. We are a two-form entry school with a Nursery, offering a nurturing and engaging environment for all our pupils.

Admissions - Nursery Information

Children are eligible to start Nursery the term after they turn 3 years old. Admissions to Nursery are managed by the school. If you wish to apply for a place, please complete and return the Pupil Admission Form, Home School Agreement, Intimate Care form, and Acceptable Use Policy for Parents (see below). Please return completed documents to the school Admissions team by email to admissions@gilbertcolvin.redbridge.sch.uk, together with your child's birth certificate or passport and proof of your home address. 

15 hours free early education entitlement (part-time provision)

All families with a 3-4 year old child are eligible for a free-funded nursery place for 15 hours a week, 38 weeks a year, the term following their child’s 3^rd birthday. 15 hour funded places can be accessed as follows:

5 x morning sessions 8.45am – 11.45am OR

5 x afternoon sessions 12.15pm – 3.15pm

30 hours funded places (full-time provision)

The 30-hour free childcare entitlement is available to working families who meet the eligibility criteria. If you are eligible, you can receive an additional 15 hours per week funding for 38 weeks a year.

30 hour funded places can be accessed as follows:

5 x morning and afternoon sessions 8.45am – 3.15pm (32½ hours a week)

For children attending the nursery for both the morning and afternoon sessions (with a short break for lunch between 11.45am-12.15pm) we make a small lunchtime supervision charge as this is not covered by the funding. Please contact the school for current charges.

Parents and carers can check their eligibility and find out how to apply at How to apply for help with childcare for working parents | Childcare Choices . The following helplines may also be helpful: HMRC at 0300 123 4097 and Redbridge FIND at 0800 587 7500. For more information, please visit www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare.

30 hours Non-Funded places (full-time provision)

If you are not eligible for 30 hours funding but wish your child to attend for full-time provision, you will have to pay the additional 15 hours plus the lunchtime supervision charge. Please speak to the office for current charges.

Please note that entry into the Nursery does not guarantee automatic entry into the main school. A new application must be submitted through the Redbridge Local Authority admissions website.

Admissions - Reception to Year 6 In-Year Admissions Information

Please note that all admissions for Reception to Year 6 are managed by the London Borough of Redbridge. You can make an online application for a school place at Gilbert Colvin Primary School here. The Redbridge website also provides information on admission appeals and in-year admissions.

If the London Borough of Redbridge Admissions Team has offered your child a place at Gilbert Colvin Primary School, please download and complete the forms below. Once completed, kindly return them to the school Admissions Team at your earliest convenience. Documents can be emailed to admissions@gilbertcolvin.redbridge.sch.uk. Once all forms have been received, a member of our admissions team will contact you to arrange an admissions appointment.

Admissions - Reception September Intake Information

If your child’s date of birth falls between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, please review the admissions arrangements for September 2025 on the Redbridge Local Authority website. The national deadline for applications for children starting school in September 2025 is 15th January 2025. You can make on online application for a school place at Gilbert Colvin Primary School here. If you miss the deadline and need to make a late application, please visit the Redbridge website for further instructions on how to proceed.

Reception Tours (2025 Intake)

We warmly invite prospective Reception parents to visit Gilbert Colvin Primary School and discover what makes our school so special. Come and explore our welcoming environment, learn about our engaging curriculum, and see first-hand how we support and nurture every child’s growth and development. We believe that every child’s journey at our school is unique, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

We would be delighted to show you around and share more about how we can support your child’s education.

To arrange a tour of the school, please email Admin.GilbertColvin@redbridge.gov.uk. We look forward to welcoming you!

Admission Arrangements for Redbridge Community Schools 2024-25

The policy below outlines admission arrangements in 2024-25 for all community schools in Redbridge.